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T H E P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E
Creating a Regional Economic Development Partnership
In the early 1960s a group of business leaders made a historic decision to create the Research Triangle Park in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Prior to the 1960s North Carolina was known for two things: tobacco and textiles. Both industries were low-wage industries that created no community wealth or long-term prosperity.
If you look at the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina today you will find that it is consistently rated as the #1 region in the country for high-tech businesses and is rated as the best place for business and careers. It has been named as the #1 region in the country for higher education and #1 as a place to live and work, yet just 45 years ago it was known for tobacco and textiles.
How did the communities in central North Carolina transform themselves into what they are today? What can we learn from their experience that might help us here in Northeastern Kansas?
First, they did an inventory of their community assets. Central North Carolina was home to three major uni-versities (UNC, Duke and NC-State), it is the state capi-tal, and it sits at the intersection of 3 major interstate systems that allow easy access to the eastern seaboard states as well as access to the south and to Atlanta. They had a great airport, excellent rail service, a state of the art medical/research infrastructure, a progressive local government infrastructure and a cooperative business environment.
What they didn’t have was a regional marketing pro-gram that promoted these assets on a national and re-gional level. Over the years, the Research Triangle Park and then the Research Triangle Regional Partnership developed a regional economic development partnership that transformed this region into what it is today.
There is a great deal of similarity between central North Carolina and Northeastern Kansas. While we are not necessarily known just for two business categories like North Carolina was prior to the research triangle, we have many of the same assets they do in the 85-mile cor-ridor between Manhattan and Lawrence.
In that 85-mile corridor are three major universities (KU, K-State and Washburn), large federal research/military institutions (Ft. Riley, NBAF, KUMC and its NCI appli-cation), the state capital, access to an international air-
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port, state of the art surface transportation capabilities (road, rail and water), state of the art medical/research facilities, a cooperative and progressive local and state government infrastructure and a proactive business cli-mate.
So what holds us back from being the research corri-dor of the Great Plains in the areas of animal health, food safety, drug discovery and cancer research? From my vantage point I would say it is the lack of a regional economic development marketing/promotion program.
Today, the three communities, three chambers and the three universities along the I-70 corridor operate sepa-rately. Occasionally, they collaborate on projects, but there is no formal effort to market the assets of the area regionally or nationally. It is my belief that no single organization in the region has enough critical mass or resources to market itself and its assets at those levels. Therefore, much of what we all know that is great about our region is not known beyond a 200-mile radius.
Hopefully, what began at a luncheon meeting at Wash-burn University last month will be the beginning of a new regional partnership to market and promote the I-70 corridor between Manhattan and Lawrence as one area. There were representatives from 12 organizations in the room (three universities, three cities, three counties and three chambers). It is my understanding that we all came to the conclusion that additional studies are war-ranted for developing a regional economic development partnership to market and promote the I-70 corridor.
When you look at the assets that central North Carolina began with some 45 years ago, and where they are today, you can see what a region can do when it focuses its re-sources and efforts in a specific direction.
Given the resources and capabilities that exist along the I-70 corridor between Manhattan and Lawrence, I don’t see why we can’t do the same thing.
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Lawrence Kansas Chamber of Commerce • 734 Vermont, Ste. 101 • Lawrence, KS 66044
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CongratulationsChamber members who have distinguished themselves through public service and business!
From left: Michelle Fales of Peoples Bank received the Wally Galluzzi Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award. David Ambler, Retired KU Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, received the Citizen of the Years Award.
From left: Chief of Police Ronald W. Olin received Buford M. Watson Jr. Public Service Award. Judy Billings, Director of Convention & Visitors Bureau, received the Athena Award that honors women who strive toward the highest level of professional accomplishment.
Free State Brewing Company ~ 2009 Large Business of the Year Award Winner
Bowersock Mills and Power Company ~ 2009 Small Business of the Year Winner
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The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership announced Minuteman Press of Lawrence, Kan. the twelfth printer to become a certified SGP Printer in the country.
Minuteman Press staff has over 150 years of combined graphic arts experience and has been recognized for ex-cellence, quality, ethics, giving and volunteering in their community. Their journey to become a SGP Printer is an example of the dedication the staff has to each other, their customers, their community and their environment.
Along with being a certified SGP Printer, the facility is also a small business, certified by the State of Kansas as a Wom-en Business Enterprise (WBE) and a Disadvantaged Busi-ness Enterprise (DBE). A true business-to-business printer that handles everything from basic stationery, forms and newsletters, to on-demand color printing.
Minuteman Press helps companies develop effective mar-keting programs using variable data printing, list manage-ment and standard mail.
The SGP Printer is fully verified as being in conformance with established program criteria. These criteria encom-pass a holistic approach to sustainability, going beyond consumables and their environmental impact. SGP Print-ers must meet all applicable environmental, health and safety requirements and commitments, along with specific requirements relating to the establishment of a sustainabil-ity team, the implementation of a sustainability manage-ment system, the use of SGP program metrics as well as taking specific steps to reduce the facility’s environmental footprint, implementing pollution prevention activities and committing to fundamental social and ethical norms.
For more information about Minuteman Press, visit www.minutemanlawrence.com or contact Deanna Bisel at [email protected] or (785) 842-2656.
Minuteman Press Announced as Sustainable Green Printing Printer
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For online reservations, visit www.lawrencechamber.com
03/04 CYPN “Wii Bowl for Kids Sake” to Benefit Big Brothers and Sisters 5:30 p.m., Fatso’s, 1016 Massachusetts St.
03/06 Eggs & Issues Session II 8-9:30 a.m., Pachamama’s, 800 New Hampshire
03/23 Guest Speaker Luncheon–Chancellor Gray-Little 12 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St.
03/24 Business After Hours Mixer with Van Go Mobile Arts, 5-7 p.m., 715 New Jersey
04/01 Ribbon Cutting: Motorsports Unlimited 4:30 p.m., 2300 W. 31st St., Ste. B
04/08 Ribbon Cutting: Health Care Access Clinic 4:30 p.m., 330 Maine St.
04/22 Ribbon Cutting: Dr. Kathy Gaumer, Lawrence OBGYN Satellite Office 4:30 p.m., Lawrence Health Plaza, 330 Arkansas St., Ste. 215
05/07 Start Here Golf Tournament 1-6 p.m., Alvamar Public Golf Course, 1809 Crossgate Dr.
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REACH your best PROSPECTSTake advantage of our Mem-ber-to-Member Direct Mail Campaign. Your message will be delivered to 1,350* Cham-ber member representatives–– all potential customers.
APRIL mailing
Please RSVP to Natasha Buller at 785-865-4420 or [email protected], and bring your flyers by the Chamber office, located at 734 Vermont St. The cost is only $100. This mailing is scheduled to go out the first week of April.
RSVP by March 15Flyers are due March 22, 5 p.m.
*Amount may vary
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NE WS & E VENTSMarch
Join us for a special luncheon with Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little of the University of Kansas at noon on Tuesday, March 23 at Maceli’s, located at 1031 New Hampshire St.
The cost is $15 per Chamber member, seating is limited, and advanced registrations are re-quired. Click here to register online or call 865-4411 by March 19.
Chancellor Gray-Little to Speak at the Chamber Guest Speaker LuncheonVan Go to Host Business After Hours
Join us for an evening of networking and fun on Wednesday, March 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Van Go Mobile Arts building, located at 715 New Jersey St.
Van Go Mobile Arts, Inc. is an arts-based so-cial service agency that provides year-round
after-school and summer job-training programs to high-needs and under-served youth, ages 14-21.
Using art as the vehicle, Van Go is devoted to delivering construc-tive activities to children at risk for drug and alcohol use, teen pregnancy, truancy or delinquency.
Founded in 1997 as an innovative way to help fill existing gaps in social services, Van Go has been a lifeline for hundreds of kids and teens in crisis.
At the Mixer, Chamber members will have an opportunity to take a tour of the facility, preview the kids’ new mural, learn about upcoming Van Go events, see the kids in action and shop in the gallery. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
WHEN: Census Day is April 1
WHY: The census will show state population counts and determine representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
HOW: Census questionnaires will be delivered or mailed to households via U.S. Mail in March 2010.
IMPORTANCE:
• Every year, the federal gov-ernment can allocate more than $300 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data.
• Census data guide local deci-sion-makers on where to build new roads, hospitals, child-care and senior citizen centers, schools and more.
• Businesses use census data to locate supermarkets, new hous-ing and other facilities.
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The Miss Lawrence Pageant, a local preliminary to Miss Kansas/Miss America programs, will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at the Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 New Hampshire Street.
The program is operated exclusively by volunteers. Pageant judges, luncheon sponsors, and interview and preparation team members are being sought.
To become a part of this organization, please contact Don Bushell at 785-331-2618.
The Miss Lawrence Pageant is Back!
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RIBBON CUT TINGS
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Lawrence Home Show ~ 5200 Clinton Pkwy. (First Serve Tennis Club) ~ January 29
Pachamama’s Banquet Hall ~ 800 New Hampshire St. ~ February 18
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community ~ 4851 Harvard Rd. ~ February 4
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AFLACInsurance8625 Dice LaneLenexa, KS 66215Phone: 816-225-8965Fax: 913-322-3698www.aflac.comChristopher [email protected]
Bed MartBeds–Bedding2329 Iowa St., Ste. HLawrence, KS 66047Phone: 785-832-0501Fax: 785-832-0403www.bedmartinc.comKathy [email protected]
CurvesFitness Centers–Women601 Kasold, B 102Lawrence, KS 66049Phone: 785-841-1431Fax: 785-841-1431www.curves.comTerri [email protected]
Dayton, Norman P.O. Box 126Hoisington, KS [email protected]
Eccentricity tooClothing - Women716 Massachusetts St.Lawrence, KS 66044Phone: 785-830-9100Fax: 785-830-8190Morgan [email protected]
Employee Benefits ProfessionalsEmployee Benefits & Health Insurance11802 W. 132nd TerraceOverland Park, KS 66213Phone: 913-232-9284Fax: 866-525-9251www.ebpkc.comJacque R. [email protected]
Family Promise of LawrenceNon-ProfitP.O. Box 266Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: 785-856-1417www.lawrencefamilypromise.orgJoe [email protected]
Glass, Stephen E.1404 E. 24th St., Ste AP.O. Box 4150Lawrence, KS 66046-1150Phone: 785-843-1706Fax: [email protected]
Hope for Healing Project, L.L.CHealth & Wellness9039 Hillview Dr.DeSoto, KS 66018Phone: 913-575-7497Josh [email protected]
KMC DermatologyPhysicians–Dermatology4951 W. 18th St.Lawrence, KS 66047Phone: 785-331-4488Fax: 913-331-4338www.kmcpa.comWendy [email protected]
Kansas City SailingBoat Shop–Retail725 N. 2nd StLawrence, KS 66044Phone: 785-841-7245Fax: 913-831-2699www.kansascitysailing.comBruce S. [email protected]
LauraChaney.comReal Estate Sales1031 Vermont St.Lawrence, KS 66044Phone: 785-865-5000Fax: 785-841-2400www.laurachaney.comLaura [email protected]
Lawrence Education AssociationTeachers’ Association1901 Louisiana St.Lawrence, KS 66046Phone: 785-330-2383Valerie Johnson [email protected]
Motorsports Unlimited LineX of LawrenceAutomobile Parts and Accessories2300 W. 31st. St., Ste BLawrence, KS 66047Phone: 785-842-8000Fax: 785-749-3815David [email protected]
The New Life Training CenterLife Coach752 E. 550 RoadLawrence, KS 66047Phone: 785-331-9886www.newlifetrainingcenter.netMike [email protected]
On The Rocks Discount LiquorLiquor Store1818 Massachusetts St.Lawrence, KS 66044Phone: 785-841-2337Fax: 785-841-3436www.ontherocksliquor.comJennie [email protected]
Realty Executives–Hedges Real EstateReal Estate–Residential & Commercial1037 Vermont St.Lawrence, KS 66044Phone: 785-841-2400Fax: 785-843-5487www.hedgesrealestate.comBryan C. [email protected]
Resolution Services, LLCBusiness Consulting900 Massachusetts, Ste. 603Lawrence, KS 66044Phone: 785-843-1638Fax: 785-843-2689www.resolutionserv.comMs. Amy [email protected]
Weseman, RandyRetired2748 Coneflower Ct.Lawrence, KS 66047
734 Vermont, Suite 101 Lawrence, KS 66044
Tom Kern, President & CEO [email protected]
Beth Johnson, Vice President of Economic Development [email protected]
Cathy Lewis, IOM Vice President of Membership [email protected]
Sue Hack Executive Director, Leadership Lawrence [email protected]
Hank Booth, Government & Community Affairs Director [email protected]
Christy Bogner Accountant/Director of Operations [email protected]
Natasha Buller Marketing & Communications Manager [email protected]
Adam Handshy Project & Program Coordinator [email protected]
Sandy Winstead Hadley, Administrative Asst., [email protected]
Meredithe McCormick Member Sales Executive [email protected] Lawrence Chamber of Commerce: (785) 865-4411
STAFFBOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair of the Board Matt Hoy, Stevens & BrandPast Chair Bonnie Lowe, United States Attorney’s OfficeIncoming Chair Cindy Yulich, Emprise BankTreasurer Doug Gaumer, INTRUST Bank
Steve Brown, Berry PlasticsBrad Burnside, U.S Bank Co-Vice Chair of Economic DevelopmentTerry Campbell, Barber Emerson Co-Vice Chair of Communications/ OperationsSheryle D’Amico, Lawrence Memorial HospitalDr. Rick Doll, USD 497 SuperintendentShannon Frost, Hallmark Cards, Inc.Bill Fuerst, KU School of Business Co-Vice Chair of Economic DevelopmentGeorge Grieb, Lynn Electric, Inc. & CommunicationsRodger Henry, Lawrence Medical PlazaTim Herndon, Landplan EngineeringFrank Male, Lawrence LandscapeMike McGrew, McGrew Real EstateJeffrey Morrison, Prairie Asset Management Group
BOARD OF DIRECTORS George Paley, Paley Properties/Caspian Group Delbert Phlipot, Amarr Garage DoorSaralyn Reece Hardy, Spencer Museum of ArtTrudy Rice, Rice EnterprisesLinda Robinson, KU Center for Research on LearningJohn Ross, Laser Logic, Inc. Co-Vice Chair of Communications/ OperationsSteve Schwada, Meadowbrook Apt.Todd Thompson, Thompson, Ramsdell, & Qualseth, P.A.Allison Vance Moore, Grubb & Ellis|The Winbury Group Vice Chair of Membership ServicesDebra Vignatelli Konzem, AT&T Vice Chair of Government and Community AffairsDr. Linda Sue Warner, Haskell Indian Nations University PresidentKeith Yehle, KU Chancellor’s Office
